> Return to the #69 Newsletter In our increasingly globalized world measuring and benchmarking have become an indispensable part of our lives. Recent years have seen a surge of interest in rankings – of all kinds, from the best places to work to the most competitive countries and the best tourist destinations. Although rankings can be considered simplistic tools, they can also offer useful comparative data that is difficult to obtain by other…
Research Guide
Doing Business Abroad
> Return to the #68 Newsletter The global competitive landscape is becoming increasingly dynamic and complex. As companies expand the geographic scope of their operations, with many becoming genuine global operators, the natural response is to broaden one’s horizons and extend one’s vision to identify new opportunities for growth and development. But choosing the right overseas work destination is no easy task. Working abroad is not without its risks, challenges and pitfalls,…
Conquering the Career Forum
> Return to the #67 Newsletter It’s time to get ready for the Career Forum. Several materials available at the IESE Library will help you to manage the inevitable stress of a job interview and make the right preparations. The clue is to be as prepped as possible by doing all the ground work for the interview well before you even get into the room. That way, your nerves are far less…
Summer Reading Challenge
> Return to the #66 Newsletter Summer is a perfect time to catch up on your reading. From timeless business classics to the latest bestsellers, to the recent publications by IESE Faculty, IESE Library has a bumper selection of great summer reads. We invite you to come along and take some out on loan. Indeed, why not try out the electronic version? Have a wonderful summer and a very pleasant read! Fresh…
Maximizing your Research Impact
Measuring and describing the impact of research is becoming increasingly important in academia. For both their career development and grant funding researchers need an indication of the quality and impact of their research, as well as be able to show its return on investment. Furthermore, as research becomes more international, the use of metrics to measure researchers’ output from different institutions and countries has gained importance. The Library has selected…